Timelines and deliverables

The study will be divided into several phases with key deliverables at the end of each phase. The current anticipated timelines are as follows:

Phase 1, spring 2025: The first phase of the project includes background research and preliminary analysis. A study of the findings will be completed during this phase. The first public engagement session will be held this spring, which includes a drop-in information session.

Phase 2, summer-fall 2025: Phase 2 of the project includes creating a building by building inventory, and evaluating each property within the boundaries. Staff will also develop a draft of the heritage conservation district plan. This document will include policies and guidelines for making exterior changes to buildings. A public consultation meeting will be held in the fall to seek input from owners about the draft policies.

Phase 3, winter 2025-2026: The third phase of the project involves staff responding to and addressing feedback from the public on the first draft of the heritage conservation district plan. A second draft will be available for comment online.

Phase 4, spring 2026: The final phase includes recommendations to the Built Heritage Committee and Council to approve the creation of a new heritage conservation district in the Golden Triangle, and the adoption of a heritage conservation district plan. Part of this process includes a statutory public meeting to provide the public with opportunity to raise concerns or support for the staff recommendations. Once Council makes a decision on the staff recommendations, there will be a 30-day appeal period for which anyone may object to either the new heritage conservation district, or its associated plan.